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We\u2019re feeling it: the flowers in the air, the hop in our step, the sparkle in our wine glasses. April showers ushering in May flowers\u2014and ros\u00e9s and whites and light reds\u2014has never been so welcome. Whether you\u2019re ready to dive into spring cleaning or pack a picnic lunch, springtime activities are best when accompanied with a glass of wine<\/strong>. Read on to see what inspired us this month.<\/p>\n

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Girl Scout Cookies with booze?: The best wines to pair with Thin Mints, Samoas, Trefoils and more<\/strong><\/span><\/a>: If you haven\u2019t finished your stash of Girl Scout cookies yet, a) lucky you and b) enjoy the last sleeve with a great wine pairing. Gina Birch recommends wines to pair with all, from buttery classics like Trefoils to seemingly hard-to-pair Thin Mints.<\/p>\n

Champagne \u2013 James Bond\u2019s royal flush<\/strong><\/span><\/a>: Pure fun to read through this piece. Jancis Robinson read all 14 James Bond books and traced his relationship to intoxicants from the 1950s to today, changing with the times. Two things that didn\u2019t change? His love of vodka martinis and Champagne.<\/p>\n

Wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma will never be the same. Here\u2019s why that\u2019s a good thing<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: Wineries and winemakers suffered many losses over 2020, but a few good things arose from the difficulties. Rosemary McClure highlights mixing wine tasting with horseback riding, hiking, cycling, and more\u2026enough to get you excited for a Cali wine country jaunt.<\/p>\n

A Starter Kit for Aspiring Wine Lovers<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: If anyone can give you an easy guide for beginning your wine journey, it\u2019s Eric Asimov. His recommendations show you equipment you\u2019ll need, what to avoid, and how to learn more about wine styles.<\/p>\n

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc: The Best Buy at Wine Stores Now<\/strong><\/span><\/a>: (paywall) Lettie Teague notes that 2020 in New Zealand was a resounding success: not only was NZ almost covid-free, but the 2020 vintage was fantastic. Here are wineries and wines to keep in mind.<\/p>\n

2016 Brunello di Montalcino: Don’t Miss Them<\/strong><\/span><\/a>: Meanwhile, Michael Apstein reminds us that the 2016 vintage of Italy\u2019s heavy-hitter Brunello is just being released, and he thinks it\u2019s the \u201cbest since 2010.\u201d Grab a bottle now!<\/p>\n

4 Best Reasons For Ros\u00e9 Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/span>: We rarely need an excuse to drink ros\u00e9, but Cathy Huyghe has lined up four very good\u2014and insightful\u2014reasons why it\u2019s the perfect drink of the spring season this year.<\/p>\n

So Fresh and So Clean: Sauvignon Blanc Shines in the Spring<\/strong><\/span><\/a>: Alison Bailin Batz suggests several top-notch bottles of Sauvignon Blanc that would be the perfect reward after a good bout of spring cleaning.<\/p>\n

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